Institute of Project Management

The Institute of Project Management focuses on advanced studies and innovations in the field of project-related and project-oriented strategic management. With its research and applied work addressing the role of projects in implementing strategies, managing strategic and business crises, and achieving sustainable success for business systems, the Institute is dedicated to understanding and creating effective solutions that enable organizations to successfully navigate dynamic business environments. In doing so, the Institute contributes to the theoretical foundations of project management and the sustainable success of organizations.

Researchers

Head: Dr Igor Vrečko, full professor (igor.vrecko@um.si)

Aljaž Kocet, MSc, teaching assistant

MSc Andrej Smogavc Cestar, lecturer

Patrick Šumandl, MSc, teaching assistant

 

Research areas:

  • Strategy and strategic management,
  • Projects and project management,
  • Global, strategic, and business crises,
  • Strategy and project design,
  • Strategy initiation and project launch,
  • Project programs and multi-project operations,
  • Information communication and AI technology to support project-oriented business,
  • Project-oriented business processes,
  • Project management in the areas of research, development, and innovation in international project collaboration,
  • Knowledge and experience transfer in the field of project management.